Math

Drexel Math Forum- Middle School Student Center

Have a math question? Ask Dr. Math

Reading

Virtual Middle School Library- Online games for Kids

A Parent Guide to the MSA

Math

Math.com Parent Resources

Reading

Scholastic Reading Resources for Parents

All About Adolescent Literacy

MSA Resources

Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Portal

The Maryland School Assessment (MSA) is a test of reading, math, and science achievement that meets the testing requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. See overview of MSA. The test is given each year in early March in reading and math at grades 3 - 8. See the MSA Test Calendar.

The tests are based on the Maryland State Curriculum (VSC). Students are currently tested in math and reading. Beginning in spring 2007, the MSA/Science will be field-tested in grades 5 and 8. To learn what is taught, including sample test items for grades
3-8, follow the links below:

Mathematics State Curriculum PK • K • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • Algebra/Data Analysis (pdf) Geometry (pdf)

Reading State Curriculum PK • K • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8

Science State Curriculum 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8